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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,428.96 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,428.96 and 605.88 is: 907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,428.96 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,428.96 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,428.96 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 865,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,778.28/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.87

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